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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Detailed Summary & Analysis.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Santiago plan to do to change his luck?
(a) He plans to row far out to fish.
(b) He takes his lucky charms with him.
(c) He gets the priest to bless his boat.
(d) He buys a new sail for his boat.

2. What happens to Santiago as he carries the mast up the hill?
(a) He gets tangled up in the sail.
(b) He falls and cannot get up.
(c) He hears the boy calling his name.
(d) He has a heart attack and dies.

3. To what does Santiago compare his damaged hands while harpooning the shark?
(a) Joe DiMaggio's bone spur.
(b) Hitting a home run.
(c) The pain of a sting ray's attack.
(d) The teeth of the shark.

4. What does Santiago mean when he thinks that man is not made for defeat?
(a) Man can be destroyed but not defeated.
(b) Man can only be defeated if he loses his mind.
(c) Man will always win over animals.
(d) Man cannot lose a battle.

5. As the sun sets, what advantage does Santiago tell himself he has over the marlin?
(a) He has eaten but the marlin has not.
(b) Night time is easier for a man than for a fish.
(c) On the surface, he can see the stars but the marlin cannot.
(d) He will be able to sleep but the marlin cannot.

Short Answer Questions

1. What indicates the old man's pride?

2. What is the meaning of salao?

3. Who does Santiago say should get the head of the marlin?

4. What does the old man think is a greater punishment for the marlin than the hook in his mouth?

5. After many tries to get the marlin alongside the skiff, what does Santiago reach for?

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